Chandler’s Ford is about to welcome the arrival of Hampshire’s newest community for older people, at Surrey Court – an Extra Care scheme by First Wessex featuring two-bedroom apartments within an attractive setting. The apartments will be available from Autumn 2015. As a relatively new way to purchase, the new homes are available through ‘Older Persons Shared Ownership’ where you buy a share of the property and pay rent on the share not owned. Designed for people aged 55 or over with an existing or potential care need, the maximum share you can purchase is 75% - making the purchase price £172,500. When buying the maximum share of 75%, no further rent is payable, thus encouraging buyers to acquire the optimum share. Qualifying purchasers must register with Adult Services - Hampshire County Council and be approved for affordability by First Wessex.

 

Surrey Court is being built in two phases. With the first phase fully occupied, phase two features 20 apartments. With attractive kitchens, picture windows and all featuring either a balcony or terrace, the apartments are located across three floors. All apartments have a ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom with walk-in shower enabling access from both the master bedroom and hall.

 

Living at Surrey Court is all about keeping your independence whilst knowing that a helping hand is just moments away. With care and support teams on hand daily, and overnight ‘waking night’ cover for emergencies, residents can look forward to a new pace of life with peace of mind support close-by. The community has its own restaurant and communal lounge together with delightful outside space for socialising in the garden. A convenient hair and beauty salon on-site can mean trips to the hairdresser without an umbrella! For the active gardener, a number of allotments are also available within the grounds.

 

Commenting, Karen Smith, Sales and Marketing Manager for First Wessex, said: "Surrey Court is one of our finest developments to date.  Every inch of the building has been designed for the needs of older people and already there is a wonderful atmosphere as the residents enjoy all aspects of the new community. With Older Persons Shared Ownership, there has already been considerable off-plan interest. I would urge interested purchasers to move quickly and register.”

 

First Wessex is one of the south's most progressive providers of housing with over 20,000 homes in management and an ambitious programme in excess of 200 new homes during 2015. These include apartments and houses for outright sale, shared ownership and affordable rent.  

 

For further information on Surrey Court call 023 8068 4463 or go to www.surreycourt.co.uk to learn more about the new homes.